Journal Published Online: 01 January 1987
Volume 32, Issue 1

Maxillary Suture Obliteration: Aging the Human Skeleton Based on Intact or Fragmentary Maxilla

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Obliteration of the four sutures of the bony palate is examined to determine its value as an age indicator. Thirty-six maxillae from a predominately white series representing both sexes and a wide variety of ages are studied. It is concluded that the amount of obliteration of these sutures is useful in estimating general biological age.

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Mann, RW
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Symes, SA
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Bass, WM
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Pages: 10
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Stock #: JFS12337J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12337J